Victoria, Kansas – Joseph James Dreiling, age 58, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his home south of Victoria, Kansas.

He was born January 23, 1958, in Hays, Kansas, to James E. and Charlene (Munk) Dreiling.

He was a 1976 graduate of Russell High School. He attended Victoria High School and attended Fort Hays State University.  He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas. He was an insurance agent for a few years and has worked in construction for 20 years.  He was a talented and gifted musician. He played piano, saxophone and accordion. He was a member of numerous bands including:  The Tony “Red” Pfeifer Polka Band, Madgic, Boogie Grass Fever, Stardust, Dusty Rose, The Wild Wild West Band, Sly-Ridge and was one of the original members of the “Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations” for over 40 years.

Survivors include two sisters, Donna Miller and husband Ted, Emporia, KS; Linda Rogers and husband Scot, Wichita, KS; three nephews, Aaron (Carrie) Miller, Austin Miller, Jerad Rogers; and three nieces, Amy (Brian) Hansen, Hayley Rogers and Sophie Rogers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant sister Anne Marie Dreiling; his grandparents, John P.A. and Pauline Dreiling, Ted and Alexia Munk.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 2, 2016, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.  Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service will be at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas. Memorials to The Victoria High School Band or Humane Society of the High Plains.

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